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9218 VW

2012 Mercedes-benz Slk

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,408 mi
Last recorded67,408 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk44,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9218 VW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 67,408 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 62,258 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 57,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 53,063 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 48,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 44,744 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 37,953 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,621 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,181 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,814 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 15,700 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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9218 VW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 44,076 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9218 VW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 9218 VW registered?

9218 VW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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